Photos: Residents join Unity Run to support the determined in Dubai

The fifth edition of Emirates NBD Unity Run took place at Dubai Silicon Oasis on Friday.

The UAE’s leading community event supporting the inclusion of people of determination this year included a special celebration to mark the UAE Golden Jubilee with a parade of UAE flags.

The Emirates NBD Unity Run, sponsored by Gulf News, is held under the Patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and organised under the umbrella of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative. It actively supports Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Senses Residential and Day Care Centre and Emirates Red Crescent.

The 3km and 5km fun event included participants walking, running, using wheelchairs and strollers along the route to cross the finish line.

Centres for people of determination, their communities and families across the UAE joined together to celebrate unity and inclusion.

There were special gifts for participants and finisher certificates for all. People of determination and their companions participated free of charge.

Let's take a look at some of the photos from the event.